An embattled Highlands bar could be getting its liquor license reinstated.Attorneys for Baxter's 942 said a judge has ruled in favor of the bar getting its liquor license back. Baxter's has been closed since last October after Louisville Alcoholic Beverage Control did not renew its license, citing concerns about violence near the business, including shootings. The decision to not renew the license was also influenced by community input.Frank Mascagni, Baxter's attorney, said back in February that the bar had already lost out on $300,000 in revenue since closing.Baxter's has already secured a state liquor license renewal this year, but ABC will have 15 days to find any exceptions and appeal the ruling.Mascagni says the ruling still has to go before a three-judge panel to affirm or deny the ruling. Should ABC's appeal not hold up and Baxter's get its license back, the new license will be valid until Oct. 31, 2025.Louisville ABC issued the following statement:"We’re disappointed with the hearing officer’s recommendation. Regardless of how the State board proceeds, Metro ABC will continue to protect neighborhoods by holding business owners accountable who create a danger of gun violence and other public safety issues."